Chants and Controversy: BJP and JD(S) Protest in Karnataka Assembly

BJP and JD(S) legislators staged an overnight protest in the Karnataka Assembly demanding Excise Minister R B Timmapur's resignation over alleged corruption. The protest was sparked by recent arrests in a bribery case. Despite the opposition's demands, Timmapur declined to resign.

Opposition BJP and JD(S) members filled the Karnataka Assembly with bhajans and slogans through an overnight protest demanding the resignation of Excise Minister R B Timmapur.

The agitation, which began on Tuesday night, highlights allegations of corruption in the Excise Department, including a Rs 6,000 crore scam.

The opposition's demand followed the arrest of officials allegedly receiving bribes to issue liquor licenses. Minister Timmapur dismissed calls for resignation, citing anti-corruption efforts while opposition MLAs plan to continue their demonstration.